Riley Leonard
23-Year-Old
2025 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
415
TD
2
INT
3
YDS
27
TD
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Leonard is staring down better than average opportunities for a rookie sixth-round pick, as it's within the realm of possibility that Indianapolis' quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones still leaves the team lacking for a franchise option late into the regular season. Should both Richardson and Jones flame out, Leonard could get a crack at a spot start or two. While Leonard doesn't boast Richardson's all-star athleticism, he did rack up 906 yards and 17 scores with Notre Dame in 2024, and he looks like a potential ideal fit in Shane Steichen's offensive scheme. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $4.44 million contract with the Colts in May of 2025.
Produces three TDs in first start
Leonard completed 21 of 34 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in Sunday's 38-30 loss to the Texans. He added 21 rushing yards and a TD on three carries but lost two fumbles.
ANALYSIS
Despite the turnovers, it was a surprisingly productive performance from the sixth-round rookie in his first career NFL start against an elite Houston defense that still had something to play for when the game began. Both of Leonard's passing TDs went to Alec Pierce, and the QB's one-yard rushing score in the third quarter briefly gave Indy a 24-23 lead. The Colts' quarterback situation heading into 2026 remains murky with Daniel Jones (Achilles) a free agent and Anthony Richardson (eye) barely playing this season and getting little chance to further his development, but Leonard is unlikely to find himself at the top of the depth chart in Week 1.
Despite the turnovers, it was a surprisingly productive performance from the sixth-round rookie in his first career NFL start against an elite Houston defense that still had something to play for when the game began. Both of Leonard's passing TDs went to Alec Pierce, and the QB's one-yard rushing score in the third quarter briefly gave Indy a 24-23 lead. The Colts' quarterback situation heading into 2026 remains murky with Daniel Jones (Achilles) a free agent and Anthony Richardson (eye) barely playing this season and getting little chance to further his development, but Leonard is unlikely to find himself at the top of the depth chart in Week 1.
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Bad Pass %
15.9%Avg Target Depth
8.9 YdsSack Rate
2.8%Avg Receiver YAC
4.6 YdsReceiver Drop %
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 4"Weight
213 lbsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
31.62 in
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Week 18 start confirmed
Coach Shane Steichen confirmed Wednesday that Leonard will start Sunday's season finale against the Texans, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.
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In line to start season finale
The Colts plan to have Leonard start at quarterback in Sunday's season finale at Houston, Stephen Holder and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com report.
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Could be option to start Week 18
Leonard could be an option to start the Colts' regular-season finale next Sunday against the Texans, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.
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Remaining backup in Week 17
Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that Leonard will remain in a backup role Sunday against the Jaguars while Philip Rivers makes a third straight start at quarterback, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
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Headed for backup role Week 15
Leonard is expected to serve as the Colts' backup quarterback in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Trending in right direction
Leonard, who suffered a knee injury while filling in for Daniel Jones after he tore his Achilles in a Week 14 loss to the Jaguars, was a full practice participant Wednesday, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Leonard's status has more intrigue attached than it otherwise would this week, considering the rookie's availability could help determine if Philip Rivers, who came out of retirement Tuesday to join Indianapolis, will suit up for his first regular-season action since 2020. The rookie sixth-round pick did finish the game against Jacksonville despite suffering the injury at some point, and he held his own against an aggressive defense while completing 18 of 29 passes for 145 yards with no touchdowns and one interception.
Leonard's status has more intrigue attached than it otherwise would this week, considering the rookie's availability could help determine if Philip Rivers, who came out of retirement Tuesday to join Indianapolis, will suit up for his first regular-season action since 2020. The rookie sixth-round pick did finish the game against Jacksonville despite suffering the injury at some point, and he held his own against an aggressive defense while completing 18 of 29 passes for 145 yards with no touchdowns and one interception.